By Zandra Wolfgram They say music makes the world go ‘round. If that is true, then Todd Wilkinson is surely the man giving the globe a big ol’ spin. Wilkinson, a realtor and environmental consultant, is entering his third year as chairman of the eight-member concert committee for the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation. Long before […]

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Arts & Culture Events Happening In May Throughout Walton County Art Month South Walton, an initiative led by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and sponsored in part by Visit South Walton, is a month-long celebration of the Arts featuring events and programs presented in locations throughout Walton County. This year’s planned activities […]

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Reception Scheduled for April 14th The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce the 19 local artists recently chosen to exhibit their original work in The Foster Gallery’s Spring rotation, which runs March 8th through June 27th, 2021 in its Grand Boulevard location.The selected artists are Melody Bogle, Gayle Campbell, Jose […]

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People have always been fascinated by the ocean in general, and even more so by the Emerald Coast. The gorgeous, shimmering waters draw in visitors from all over the world. In addition to its beauty, the mystery of the ocean has captivated humanity for as long as can be remembered. Countless sea-faring adventures have been […]

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What’s cooking at Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC)? “Recipes in the Limelight: An Emerald Coast Theatre Company Production.” ECTC veteran board member, Sherry Londe of Miramar Beach, and ECTC volunteer Karlene Gentile of Mary Esther, collaborated on the development and publication of “Recipes in the Limelight,” a tasty new first-time creative cookbook. “When the pandemic shut […]

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By Jamie Zimchek Deftly directing an armful of rich shantung silk under the needle, designer Nicole Paloma finishes the seam, stands up, and shakes out a fully formed Seville skirt. For those of us who reached our sewing apogee making three-pleat masks, this is something akin to magic. For Paloma, this is just another day, […]

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Passion. Purpose. Painting. By Lori Leath Smith “I have always loved art, music and nature, especially the beach; they’ve served as relaxing “escapes” for me,” says budding artist Sherri Springer. “As a child, composing at the piano seemed to ease any anxieties of mine, and creating or “doing my own thing” was a natural tendency.” […]

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